CVE-2007-1410 in Game Portal
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in kategori.asp in GaziYapBoz Game Portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the kategori parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-1410 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the GaziYapBoz Game Portal application, specifically affecting the kategori.asp component. This vulnerability exposes the application to remote code execution risks through improper input validation mechanisms that fail to sanitize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. The affected parameter kategori serves as the primary attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious SQL commands that can manipulate the underlying database infrastructure.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates at the application layer and directly violates several security principles outlined in the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) catalog under CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses. The flaw demonstrates a classic improper input validation issue where the application fails to implement proper parameterized queries or input sanitization techniques. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious payloads that manipulate the kategori parameter to execute unauthorized database operations, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, modifying database contents, or even escalating privileges within the application's database environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to perform complete database compromise operations. Remote attackers can leverage this weakness to extract confidential information including user credentials, personal data, and application configuration details. The vulnerability also presents risks for data integrity manipulation, allowing malicious actors to alter or delete database records, potentially disrupting service availability. According to ATT&CK framework category T1190, this represents a network infiltration technique that can lead to further lateral movement within compromised environments, as database access often provides attackers with additional attack surfaces and potential escalation paths.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-1410 should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent SQL injection exploitation. Input validation and sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to ensure all user-supplied data undergoes proper filtering before database processing. The application should implement proper error handling that does not reveal database structure information to users. Additionally, access controls should be enforced to limit database permissions to the minimum required for application functionality. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across their application portfolio. The remediation process must include thorough code review and testing procedures to ensure that similar injection vulnerabilities do not exist in other application components, as the presence of one SQL injection vulnerability often indicates broader security design flaws that require comprehensive addressing.